Chartrand, 56, led the effort to bring Teach for America to Duval County and also invested to open the first KIPP charter school in Florida, also in Duval County. He serves on KIPP's local board of directors, and has been a leader in the Jacksonville Public Education Foundation.

Chartrand's appointment comes as the State Board embarks upon a search for a new commissioner of education. The Florida Senate still must confirm him to the position.

Scott recently reappointed Dr. Akshay Desai to the board. He still must replace Susan Story, who resigned from the board last year.

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